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Venmar FAE 125M Installation And User Manual - 7. M

Manual is about: FURNACE AIR EXCHANGER WITH HEAT RECOVERY

Summary of FAE 125M

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    09219 rev. 02 installation and user manual vb0134 furnace air exchanger with heat recovery models a ddress of your installer fae125 vfae125 fae 125m vfae125m installer: leave this manual with homeowner c ustomer s ervice p hone n umber : 1-800-567-3855.

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    2 this manual uses the following symbols to emphasize particular information: note: indicates supplementary information needed to fully complete an instruction. A bout this m anual warranty venmar ventilation inc. Or vänee canada warrants to the original purchaser of its products that such products ...

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    3 a bout these u nits warning to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to person(s), observe the following: 1. This unit is intented for residential installation only. 2. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable code...

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    4 1. S ervice p arts ................................................................................... 5 2. T echnical d ata ................................................................................ 6-7 2.1 a ir d istribution ....................................................................

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    5 1. S ervice p arts 1 3 4 5 6 8 7 9 10 11 12 13 2 r eplacement p arts and r epairs in order to ensure your ventilation unit remains in good working condition, you must use the manufacturer genuine replacement parts only. The manufacturer replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and ar...

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    6 2. T echnical d ata 2.1 a ir d istribution the figure below shows the air flows inside the units. E xhaust air to outside f resh air from outside f resh air to building e xhaust air from building vf0047 2.2 h eat r ecovery this unit is equipped with a heat recovery core, specifically designed to r...

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    7 2. T echnical d ata ( cont ' d ) 2.4 d imensions 2.5 s pecifications m odels fae125, vfae125 fae125m, vfae125m w eight 28 lb . (12.7 kg ) p orts d iameter 6 inches (152 mm ) d rain d iameter 1/2 inch (12 mm ) i nstallation c hains ( provided with the unit ) p ower s upply n/a 24 vac p ower c onsum...

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    8 3. T ypical i nstallations the figure below illustrates a typical installation. The fresh air intake hood must be located at least 6’ away from the outdoor exhaust hood (measurement a), the fresh air from outside duct must be at least 6’ away from the furnace (measurement b) and the stale air from...

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    9 vd0034 4. I nstallation ( cont ' d ) 4.2 c onnecting d ucts to the u nit i nsulated flexible ducts : use the following procedure for connecting the insulated flexible ducts to the ports on the unit (exhaust to outside and fresh air from outside). A) pull back the insulation to expose the flexible ...

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    10 4. I nstallation ( cont ' d ) 4.4 c onnecting the d rain cut 2 sections of the plastic tube, at least 16” long, and attach them to each inner drain fitting, located under the unit. Join both short sections to the “t” junction and main tube as shown. Make a water trap loop in the tube to prevent t...

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    11 5. A ir f low b alancing ( cont ' d ) preliminary stages for balancing the unit: seal all the unit ductwork with duct tape. Close all windows and doors. Turn off all exhaust devices such as: range hood, dryer and bathroom fan(s). Make sure balancing dampers are fully opened (f and g in figure bel...

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    12 5. A ir f low b alancing ( cont ' d ) caution some activities create dust or vapors wich may damage your unit. You must turn off your unit by disconnecting it in the following situation: • major renovation work • sanding of gypsum joints • house building • varnishing balancing procedure (cont'd):...

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    13 7. M aintenance warning we take great care to keep sharp edges to a minimum, but please be careful when handling components. ! Regular maintenance should be performed every 3 months. B set the wall control to 80% (fae125m or vfae125m units only). C remove both door lower screws no. 8-32 x 1” (a) ...

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    14 if you think your unit is malfunctioning, check the following: p roblems t ry t his 1 nothing works (models fae125m and vfae125m only). • see if the transformer is plugged in. • see if the transformer is receiving power from the house circuit breaker. 2 condensation on windows (air too humid). • ...